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By Dr. Teena Welborn “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.” - Matthew 18:5. Bringing non-biological children into your home, whether you are planning on...
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‘The Hidden Epidemic’ of grandparents raising grandkids

By Laura Lee Leathers Do you know any grandparents who have adopted their grandchildren? Could it be that you are facing this monumental decision? More than 2.4 million U.S. children are being...
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Madison family’s unexpected adoption inspires joy

By Bethany Atkinson “God always writes stories for our lives that are so much better than we can write for ourselves.” - Suzannah Britt For Anthony and Suzannah Britt of Madison, life in 2019 felt...
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By Jade Whitehurst Using your habits and routines to honor God is a wonderful way to integrate your faith into your daily life and to experience Christ more fully. Here are seven suggestions on how...
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Mississippi ministries for adoption, foster care, and pouring into kids

Interested in fostering, adopting, or supporting those who do? Here are just a few Mississippi ministries that focus on adoption, foster care, or simply helping every child achieve a better future. ...
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By Katie Ginn I’ve been blessed to take a couple of long weekend road trips recently. First, in September, I went with my best friend Michelle to Franklin, Tennessee. We stayed in an adorable...
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Reflections from the river

By Chris Bates Outside: In early fall several years ago, I spent a cool, clear, high mountain day trout fishing alone along Colorado’s Taylor River at about 8,000 feet elevation. I slowly worked my...
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How mentorship changes a child’s story

Submitted by Palmer Home for Children An interview with Kiona Pharr, LSW, Senior Director of Children’s Programs at Palmer Home for Children. When children grow up without a consistent role model,...
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3 favorite fall recipes

By Cassidy Camp Onion Soup Pot Roast After what seems like the hottest summer ever, it finally feels like fall outside, and I couldn’t be happier! Once the temperature drops below 80, I can’t wait...

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By Dr. Teena Welborn “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.” - Matthew 18:5. Bringing non-biological children into your home, whether you are planning on adoption, foster care, or something else, should be preceded by much...

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By Bethany Atkinson “God always writes stories for our lives that are so much better than we can write for ourselves.” - Suzannah Britt For Anthony and Suzannah Britt of Madison, life in 2019 felt settled. With two high-schoolers, Hannah Rae and Russ Taylor, they...

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By Jade Whitehurst Using your habits and routines to honor God is a wonderful way to integrate your faith into your daily life and to experience Christ more fully. Here are seven suggestions on how you can become more mindful in crafting your own holy habits. After...

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Interested in fostering, adopting, or supporting those who do? Here are just a few Mississippi ministries that focus on adoption, foster care, or simply helping every child achieve a better future.  Hearts of Compassion   Hearts of Compassion is a ministry of Colonial...

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By Katie Ginn I’ve been blessed to take a couple of long weekend road trips recently. First, in September, I went with my best friend Michelle to Franklin, Tennessee. We stayed in an adorable 1920s-era home, shopped and ate our way through downtown Franklin, and...

Reflections from the river

By Chris Bates Outside: In early fall several years ago, I spent a cool, clear, high mountain day trout fishing alone along Colorado’s Taylor River at about 8,000 feet elevation. I slowly worked my way wading upriver, pausing at each turn and eddy area to run my flies...

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Metro Jackson churches honor women in leadership

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Mississippi mental health resources

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